Tag: Public Health
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At the last Charleston City Council meeting (Nov 6, 2023) significant strides were made in enhancing community services and supporting local businesses with the recent passage of vital resolutions. There was an extensive list of resolutions and bills passed! Frank Annie is proud to report on the progress of some of the initiatives he is…
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A women’s health care provider’s aim to begin a needle exchange program was shot down by council members on Tuesday night. After lengthy debate from both sides of the issue, the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia’s proposal to Charleston City Council was voted down 17-9. Yes, the Kanawha-Charleston syringe program had problems, but we…
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Much of Charleston City Council’s time Monday evening was spent discussing a proposal from the Women’s Health Center of West Virginia on a needle exchange program to be located at their West Side facility. Ultimately, a majority of council members voted it down. A roll call vote was taken with nine for the proposal and…
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Charleston City Council voted “no” on a proposed needle exchange program for the Women’s Health Center. The syringe program was to become part of facility’s harm reduction program. It was rejected by a 17-9 vote. “We have a problem in Charleston with these diseases. Hepatitis C will bankrupt us.” Dr. Frank Annie, Charleston City Councilor
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CHARLESTON, W.Va. (AP) — Dr. Frank Annie sees desperation in his hospital, where 30- and 40-year-olds come in with organ failure after injecting opioids with dirty needles. Joe Solomon finds it in the faces of those who line up in the church gyms and parking lots where he passes out overdose reversal drugs. Sheena Griffith…